WINNIPEG, Canada, June 3, 2008.- Trinidad & Tobago put up a great fight against Dominican Republic for their second match. Despite all their efforts on the court, they could not manage to steal a set from the Dominican team. Set scores were 25-17, 22-22, 27-25, in favor of Dominican Republic.

Trinidad & Tobago had a lot of chances in the third set but could not close the deal. Dominican Republic kept reposting to their attempt until they got those two needed points to end the set.

Jose Caceres was the main scorer for Dominican Republic with 16 points. His teammates Victor Batista and Elvis Contreras respectively cumulated 12 and 11 points. Marc Anthony Honore from Trinidad and Tobago scored a total of 13 points.

Dominican Republic coach, Jacinto Campechano, wanted to congratulate the other team: “Trinidad and Tobago worked really hard tonight. They improve every time they play and I think they can become a very strong team. We know it will be a battle every time we play them!”.

The coach of Trinidad and Tobago thanked Campechano and add: “My team played well tonight and I am pleased with the progress they are making. I am looking forward to play against Puerto Rico tomorrow”.